The Port of Port Townsend marked its 100th year in 2024. It was formed by Jefferson County voters in 1924. To commemorate the anniversary, our Port hired former PT Leader publisher Scott Wilson to research and write a book of that history, Working Port: 100 Years of...
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Our Working Waterfront ~ 1/14/25
Each month, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins Co-hosts Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend’s Director, and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek, to bring you news and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. Around our working waterfront, you may have heard the phrase, “A...
Our Working Waterfront ~ 12/10/24
Each month KPTZ’s Chris Bricker joins co-hosts Port Director Eron Berg and Port Commissioner Pam Petranek to bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our Port and our vibrant maritime community. Our 300-ton yard is absolutely full this month! Eron gives us a...
Our Working Waterfront ~ 11/12/24
Williams College/Mystic Seaport Museum Students gather at the Marine Cafe Students gather ‘round Blaise Holly at Haven Boatworks Our friends from the Coastal and Ocean Studies Program of Williams College and Mystic Seaport Museum were back in town to visit our...
Our Working Waterfront ~ 10/08/24
In this special edition of Our Working Waterfront we visit the Second Annual Boatyard BBQ, to celebrate the return of our Fishing Fleet and the 100th anniversary of the Port of Port Townsend. There was a delicious salmon dinner along with music and dancing....
Our Working Waterfront ~ 9/10/24
In 1935 William Fife III, aged 78, designed one of the sailing world’s most admired ocean racing yachts, Latifa. She was one of his all-time favorites. Today, we’re standing next to this legendary 70 foot yawl. launched in 1936, and in the loving care of past and...
Our Working Waterfront ~ 8/13/24
Tucker Piontek & intern Pearl Farley on the deck or the Nordic folk boat “Fern" In this episode of Our Working Waterfront, Port Director and co-host Eron Berg gives us his monthly update, and then KPTZ’s Chris Bricker and co-host Port Commissioner Pam Petranek...
Our Working Waterfront ~ 7/14/24
Left Coast Charters is a small family business that offers a unique and intimate experience aboard the traditional catboat Katie M. Captains Erik Brown and his wife and business partner, Alyce Flanagan, are at the helm, and they love meeting and interacting with their...
Our Working Waterfront ~ 6/11/24
Each month, KPTZ’s Chris Bricker along with co-hosts Eron Berg, Port of Port Townsend’s Director, and Port Commissioner Pam Petronek, bring you news, updates and stories surrounding our vibrant maritime community. This month, historic Hollywood shines its spotlight on...
Our Working Waterfront ~ 06/04/24
Owner Tom Helton, by the bow of s/v Destiny This month, historic Hollywood shines its spotlight on our boatyard with a visit from the brigantine staysail schooner, s/v Destiny. She’s on the hard for repairs and further customization before she slips back in the water...
